Cyber Scams Target Motorists with Fake Traffic Violation Notices

• •Sri Lanka CERT warns of a scam targeting motorists with fake traffic violation messages.
• •Scammers impersonate the police and direct victims to a fraudulent payment website.
• •Public advised to verify messages and report suspicious activity to authorities.

Sri Lanka's CERT issued a warning about a cyber scam targeting motorists through fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages. These messages falsely claim that traffic violations have been detected via CCTV, misleading recipients into providing personal and financial information. The scammers impersonate the Sri Lanka Police and direct victims to a fake website resembling the official GovPay platform, where they are instructed to pay fines. This scam poses a significant risk of identity theft and financial loss. The public is advised to avoid clicking on suspicious links, verify website authenticity, and report any suspicious messages. The police are also investigating a separate cyber extortion scheme using the name of the Inspector General of Police. Both scams highlight the growing threat of cyber fraud in Sri Lanka.